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HR consultants - have you used the Find HR website?

I’m posting here since there isn’t a dedicated forum for independent practitioners.

Has anyone used FindHR, the CIPD membership directory that connects independent HR consultants with clients?

I’ve come across profiles of a few consultants there, but I’d love to hear your experiences or feedback before deciding whether to commit.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Steve Bridger

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    28 Jan, 2025 14:46

    Hi Tutu - we did have a separate group for independent consultants until recently, but it was very quiet so we disabled it.
  • FindHR UK does seem to be a private company (with no claims of CIPD association), alongside Find Marketing UK which offers a directorate of people who wish to promote their products.

    I would not choose to spend my money this way, cannot really see what I would gain. Don't forget you can post blogs and promote yourself on LinkedIn for free.
  • Hi Tutu - are you on Facebook? There are 2 groups you can join called HR Freelancers and HR Consultants - they're both have a decent amount of 'indies' as we like to be called and you'll find your place there. The other place you can try is HR Interim Networking group on LinkedIn.

    I didn't know that CIPD had a group for HR Consultants but then it could be because it wasn't promoted much.

  • In reply to Farzana:

    The CIPD has been promoting it since late last year in their social media, although I noticed the website is not linked to the CIPD neither is theor logo on there
  • In reply to Farzana:

    Hi Farzana, I wasn't aware of the 3rd group and will go check it out. thanks!
  • In reply to Steve Bridger:

    Hi Steve - Fair enough.
  • Steve Bridger

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    29 Jan, 2025 10:46

    In reply to Tutu:

    ...and yes, Find HR is a third party directory to which CIPD members can sometimes receive a discounted monthly subscription fee.

  • In reply to Steve Bridger:

    Thanks Steve, it was promoted through the CIPD social media account. Does this mean they are not directly affiliated to the CIPD?
  • In reply to Tutu:

    I found one of the promotional posts, all they seem to say is CIPD members will get a discount. However, I can see how some may believe Find HR is linked to the CIPD but Find HR makes no such claim.
  • Steve Bridger

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    Community Manager

    30 Jan, 2025 14:05

    In reply to Tutu:

    Hi  

    As I said, Find HR is an independent third party directory. The CIPD feel they are bringing a unique offering for Independent HR practitioners - providing benefits that are traditionally only available of employees of organisations, like exclusive retail and gym discounts - beyond upcoming project opportunities.

    The CIPD has worked with Find HR to offer CIPD members an exclusive discount with a saving of 20% off of the monthly subscription price. In addition to the other benefits, this also allows members to highlight that they are a member of the CIPD on their profile there. Potential employers can filter by CIPD members when looking for consultants.

    https://www.find-hr.co.uk/home